Syracuse, N.Y. -- A 34-year-old Syracuse man fought with an armed robber he found around 8:15 p.m. Friday in the hallway of his home at 939 S. Townsend St., according to city police Sgt. Tom Connellan.

The victim said he struggled with the robber when the robber tried to take his cell phone. As they were fighting, the robber pulled out a handgun. A second struggle began as the men fought for the gun.

The suspect was able to fire one shot from the gun before fleeing on foot. When police arrived, they found that the victim had suffered scratches and abrasions on his face and hands, but the victim declined treatment.

The suspect is described as a black man in his late 30s who is bald, 6'2" and 220 pounds. He was last seen running east through the rear yards of the house with a black hooded sweatshirt and fatigue-pants.